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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
450
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender gnocchi with a creamy pesto sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Gnocchi
350
g
potato gnocchi
0.33
cup
pesto
50
g
soft goat cheese
1-2
cloves
garlic, minced
0.25
cup
pecorino or parmesan cheese
0.5
tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1
tsp
lemon zest
1
squeeze
lemon
(for juice)
to taste
sea salt
Sea salt
Fresh herbs
Instructions
Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float, then drain and set aside.
In the same pot, add pesto, goat cheese, minced garlic, and a splash of reserved water; melt cheese and mix.
Add more water to loosen the sauce; stir in pecorino, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Gently toss the gnocchi with the sauce; season with salt as needed.
Serve garnished with fresh herbs, extra cheese, black pepper, and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust salt to taste.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Gnocchi